Summer Foundation Checklist
Having a high clay content, Houston’s soil is extremely vulnerable to seasonal fluctuations, which cause it to significantly expand during the winter and shrink just as much in the summer.
Can Your Pool Cause Foundation Issues?
An example is the gradual water damage due to a leak in an outdoor or indoor swimming pool or hot tub that has been improperly installed or built.
Is It Bad Drywall or Something Worse? – Foundation Issues
If you’ve recently noticed cracks in your drywall, you probably ask yourself whether they’re dangerous or not.
How You Can Protect Your New Home’s Foundation
Because the foundation plays a crucial role in the overall construction quality as well as the building stability and durability, it must be strong enough to support the weight of your home and withstand the stresses resulting from temperature fluctuations, slight soil movement, and hydrostatic pressures.
Before You Remodel Your Home – Check the Foundation
While remodeling your home before repairing your foundation is possible, specialists advise against this.
Cracks in Stucco – Good or Bad
There are two more less-common causes of cracks in stucco: the normal settling of the home and differential settlement.
What You Don’t See Can Hurt You – Foundation Damage
Many homeowners never think about their homes’ foundations. However, most of them start to worry when they see any signs of potential foundation issues.
My Newly Built Home Has a Crack: Now What?
If you’ve just discovered one or more cracks in your newly built home, how worried should you be about them?
Is Your Chimney Trying to Tell You Something?
Besides the fact that loose bricks could fall and injure people and pets or cause property damage, a tilting chimney could be a sign of other foundation problems that may require immediate attention.